Sacrifices are concerned with the feelings of devotion and longing. Xun Kuang concerndevotionfeeling Change image and share on social
When a man sees something desirable, he must reflect on the fact that with time it could come to involve what is detestable. When he sees something that is beneficial, he should reflect that sooner or later it, too, could come to involve harm. Xun Kuang beneficialdesirabledetestable share on social
I once tried thinking for an entire day, but I found it less valuable than one moment of study. Xun Kuang dayentirefind Change image and share on social
A person is born with feelings of envy and hate. If he gives way to them, they will lead him to violence and crime, and any sense of loyalty and good faith will be abandoned. Xun Kuang abandonbearcrime Change image and share on social
If the blood humor is too strong and robust, calm it with balance and harmony. Xun Kuang balancebloodcalm Change image and share on social
Thus, that one can find no place to walk through the breadth of the earth is not because the earth is not tranquil but because the danger to every step of the traveler lies generally with words. Xun Kuang breadthdangerearth Change image and share on social
Since the nature of people is bad, to become corrected they must be taught by teachers and to be orderly they must acquire ritual and moral principles. Xun Kuang acquirebadcorrect Change image and share on social
The petty man is eager to make boasts, yet desires that others should believe in him. He enthusiastically engages in deception, yet wants others to have affection for him. He conducts himself like an animal, yet wants others to think well of him. Xun Kuang affectionanimalboast share on social
If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction. Xun Kuang braverydarefierce Change image and share on social
If what the heart approves conforms to proper patterns, then even if one's desires are many, what harm would they be to good order? Xun Kuang approveconformdesire Change image and share on social
